The road tax status for S240 CGT is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S240 CGT?

The MOT for S240 CGT is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 August 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of S240 CGT?

The recorded mileage for S240 CGT is 120,376 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S240 CGT ULEZ compliant?

No, S240 CGT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · S240 CGT

S240 CGT

1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09/10/1998. Recorded mileage 120,376 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 03/08/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 120,376 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 03/08/2024

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Mileage: 120,376 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 2793cc

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S240 CGT Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2023
120,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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S240 CGT Mileage History

30/06/2022114,636 mi
04/07/2023120,272 mi+5,636 mi
05/08/2023120,376 mi+104 mi
05/08/2023120,376 mi

Average of roughly 5,227 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S240 CGT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 09:53

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (S240 CGT) between June 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.

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